Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft sustentation – Sustaining airfoils
Patent
1997-06-09
1999-08-03
Jordan, Charles T.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft sustentation
Sustaining airfoils
244219, B64C 350, B64C 344
Patent
active
059314222
ABSTRACT:
An active reinforced elastomer system (50) has a rigid attachment block (56). A stiffening member (58) slides through an opening in the rigid attachment block (56). A shape memory alloy structure (62) is attached to the rigid attachment block (56). An elastomer panel (52) is attached to the rigid attachment block (56) and covers the stiffening member (58).
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Geiger Michael Watson
Gruensfelder Cynthia Ann
Jacobs Jack Howard
Halling Dale B.
Jordan Charles T.
McDonnell Douglas
Wesson Theresa M.
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